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Why are you trying to burn an MP3 DVD...? whats it for...? OR are you trying to play a copyed dvd on the levinson CD/DVD in car player..? A Mp3 DVD would be able to contain approx 1000 tracks, compared to a Mp3 CD which can only hold approx 120 tracks!!! You can't use an mp3 DVD - only CDs containing mp3 tracks will play. I was trying to do the same thing, then I read the manual which clearly states CD mp3 discs only.

The new system uses a Hard Drive instead of DVDs, so is a slightly modified unit which is probably why it has the post code system. However, the good news would be that if Lexus is prepared to pay the fees that Royal Mail charge for the Post Code entry, we could see it on a future DVD release?? Lexus must have paid for the right to use full postcode entry otherwise it would not be available on the MY2010 IS. This is why I find it strange that the latest 2009/2010 map updates do not also update the software to include the full postcode search.

That is a REAL pain - what on Earth are Lexus thinking?? Big disapointment. I find this very strange as the MY2010 IS will have full postcode search enabled on its sat nav - see spil's reply to an earlier post here: http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/ind...showtopic=62362 Surely the new disc's software is the same as the MY2010?

OMG!!!! I hope nobody was in the back.

It's only two wires to cut after removing a few panels and screws. I'm picking up my IS250 SE-L Auto MM in three days and am going to do the mod myself, rather than pay £244 for kit.

Illestjt Yes you are right, all of the broker sites have got deals pre-sorted with a dealer who they will put you in touch with, so ultimately you deal with the dealer. There is also a bidding site - Autoebid - who get dealers to bid the lowest price against each other and then you pay the best offer from the bid winner. Has anyone bought or tried to buy their car from one of these sites, I would be interested to hear of your experiences.

spil Thanks for the warning. I was thinking of waiting for the MY2010 model to be offered by the brokers, hoping that the price will still represent a £3-4k saving on Lexus list. I'm in no hurry to get the car so don't mind if there is a longer lead time from the broker, I'm just after the best deal. Overall I think the Lexus dealer offer is reasonable, but if I can save more from the broker I'm prepared to wait. I'll certainly haggle for a bit more discount from Lexus before I make my mind up.

Hi Steve Yes I did that but they just laughed at it and said that these sites just exist for data retention - which I thought was a poor response. Anyway, they said they wouldn't take anything of the list price apart from the £1,550 finance contribution. Broker4cars are offering the IS250 SE-L MY2009 with MM and metallic paint at £27,521.16 - over £4k off the list price from Lexus.

Thanks spil, exactly the info I was after. The deal offered to me was that if I order now I will get the MY2010 at the current price AND benefit from the £1,550 finance contribution as part of the deal. It seems like a good deal to me, however I have noticed that (slightly off topic) internet car broker sites offer extremely good discounts for new cars, and was also wondering if anyone has bought a new car from them at the advertised discounted prices.

Hi everyone My first post on an excellent and informative forum, I hope someone can help. I attended the Experience Lexus IS last weekend where I test drove a IS250 SE-L Auto with multimedia. Very impressed with it and I made up my mind to get one. I told the sales rep that I had heard of some enhancements to the 2010 model that appealed to me, namely the upgrade to the sat nav and the inclusion of a usb port, and that I would wait until they were available. The sales rep went to see her manager, came back and told me that they would sell me the 2010 model for the same price as the 2009. I asked what the price of the 2010 250 SE-L Auto MM would be in relation to the 2009 model and was told there would be a 2-3% increase and of course extra VAT when that goes back up in December. I would also be benefiting from the £1,550 finance contribution if I agree the purchase before the end of September 2009. Does this seem like a good deal? Does anyone know what the prices of the 2010 IS range are yet? I'm a bit wary of this 'deal' as the price of this car actually went down about £1,000 for the 2009 compared to the 2008 model, even with the enhancements. Thanks in advance.